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CITY OF RENTON Ι PERMIT SERVICES
HYDRANT METER RENTAL INFORMATION
HOW TO GET A METER
1.Apply for Hydrant Meter Permit by visiting Civic Access Self-Service Portal or the Permit Center. The following
information is required at application:
a.Contractor’s Name, Mailing Address, Phone Number
b.Location of hydrant to be used (Address or Intersection)
2.Call 425-430-7411 to schedule an appointment to pick up hydrant meter and backflow device from City Public
Works Maintenance Shops. Please bring a copy of the permit.
HYDRANT PERMIT FEE PER METER
COST OF WATER:
Commodity Rate $5.92/CCF (748 gal.)
RENTAL CHARGE
3/4” Meter (or Meter & Backflow) $50.00/month
3” Meter (or Meter & Backflow) $250.00/month
*Note: Meter rental charges begin upon pickup. Meter fees will be prorated for periods of less than one month.
CALLING IN WATER USAGE
It is the Contractor’s responsibility to call or bring in the meter reading by the first working day of the month to the
City Shops. Contact Kristin Lauterbach 425-430-7445 or Trenika Williams 425-430-7411.
PAYING THE WATER BILL
The monthly billing, including the final billing amount, must be paid by the due date listed on the bill. Final bills are not
taken out of the deposit and must be paid prior to the deposit refund being issued.
RETURNING THE METER
The meter shall be returned to the City Public Works Maintenance Shops. Damaged meters will be repaired and the
cost deducted from the deposit. If the repair costs are greater than the deposit, the customer will be billed the
difference from the deposit and the full cost of the repair.
DEPOSIT REFUND
The refund check (meter deposit amount minus any repair costs) will be available four to six weeks after the return of
the device(s) and the final bill plus any additional costs have been paid.
3/4” Meter & Backflow 3” Meter & Double Check Valve
Nonrefundable permit fee $50.00 $50.00
Nonrefundable processing fee $25.00 $25.00
Technology Fee $2.50 $2.50
Refundable Fee $500.00 $2,000.00
Total due to pick up meter $577.50 $2,077.50